Long Lake
Size
465ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Long Lake
Walleye
Walleye
Crappie
Crappie
Bluegill
Bluegill
Perch
Perch
Northern pike
Northern pike
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed

Overview

Long Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

  • Sunfish: Daily limit 10.

Location: Sauk River Chain of Lakes includes: Becker, Bolfing, Cedar Island, Eden, Great Northern, Horseshoe, Knaus, Krays, Long, Mud (Vails), North Brown, Schneider, Zumwalde.

  • Channel and Flathead Catfish: Combined possession limit 10, of which only 2 may be flathead catfish. One over 24” allowed in possession.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
13-23 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
9.5556
0Statewide Range19.6668

Long Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Jul
2018
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20249
20189
Channel catfish
fish
13-23 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
5.7778
0Statewide Range12.3499

Long Lake Channel catfish abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Jul
2018
Jul
Crappie
fish
13-23 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
15.5556
0Statewide Range12.6668

Long Lake Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Jul
2018
Jul
Largemouth bass
fish
13-23 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2018
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2003
Jul
2013
Jul
2018
Jul
Northern pike
fish
13-23 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.1111
0Statewide Range19.75

Long Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Jul
2018
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized northern-pike based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
201838
Perch
fish
13-23 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
24.8889
0Statewide Range43.5833

Long Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Jul
2018
Jul
Pumpkinseed
fish
13-23 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2018
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Jul
2018
Jul
Smallmouth bass
fish
13-23 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.2222
0Statewide Range3.4167

Long Lake Smallmouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2003
Jul
2018
Jul
Walleye
fish
13-23 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.4444
0Statewide Range16.9168

Long Lake Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Jul
2018
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized walleye based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202428